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GAS POWER PLANTSMcCracken Power Plant
McCracken Power Plant is a 8.1 MW retired gas power plant in Franklin County, Ohio, operated by Ohio State University.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJan 1951 (completed)
- ClosedSep 2005 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO.1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 5.0 MW | Retired |
| NO.2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 3.1 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Ohio State University
- Location
- Franklin County, Ohio
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 8.1 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1951
- EIA plant ID
- 50044
Location
40.0008, -83.0158
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem